10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,569 miles

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problem #5

Nov 062008

(reported on)

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Windstar. The vehicle has been leaking brake fluid. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the leak was caused by failure in the electrical system and the vehicle speed control. After researching the issue, she discovered that there was an investigation currently taking place for the same failures (electrical system: Wiring), (vehicle speed control: Cruise control). She called the dealer and they stated that they could not repair the vehicle for free because it was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 103,000. Updated 12-15-08 updated 12/17/08.

- Philladelphia, PA, USA

problem #4

May 062003

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,844 miles
While driving, the vehicle lost power steering which made the vehicle difficult to control. The power steering pump was replaced, and also the wires were burnt.

- Tavares, FL, USA

problem #3

Jan 272003

Windstar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle caught on fire, the investigator determined the fire started in the wiring harness in the rear passenger wheel well.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #2

Aug 032000

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Insured pulled off the road to stop at a stand and the vehicle caught on fire, fire was found to have resulted from faulty cooling fans/wires, claim 59-V539-348.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #1

Aug 032000

Windstar

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Insured pulled off the road to stop at a stand and the vehicle caught on fire, fire was found to have resulted from faulty cooling fans/wires, claim 59-V539-348.

- Lakeland, FL, USA